August 14, 2017 –
12:00 PM

When the credits come up at the movies, the pages in a book run out, or the last commercial rolls over the end of a television episode, the story might be over. But the discussion is just getting started. Here at Act Four, we’ll get together every week to talk about the best (and worst) in pop culture. We’ll also try to sort out why the stories we love mean so much to us, and what they mean for the rest of the world.

August 15, 2017 –
11:00 AM

This is the chat you're looking for! Join us every Tuesday to talk about everything else!
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Live chat with Alexandra Petri at 11 a.m. ET. Submit questions and comments for her to respond to now.
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<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/linksets/compost-live/2010/07/06/ABHbo0D_linkset.html">Past ComPost Live Chats</a>
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Connect on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/petridishes">@petridishes</a> And catch up with the blog <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost">here!</a>

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Alexandra Petri,

August 15, 2017 –
12:00 PM

You asked for it and you got it. Gene will now be holding weekly mini-chats, where he takes your questions about what's happening in the country -- and anything else you want to discuss.<br /><br />
Gene will still have regular monthly chats, for a fuller chat and poll experience. The next one is <a href="https://live.washingtonpost.com/chatological-humor-20170729.html">Tuesday Aug. 29 at noon.</a>

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Gene Weingarten,

August 15, 2017 –
11:59 AM

Washington Post reporter <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/joel-achenbach/?utm_term=.ca98e0bc78b3">Joel Achenbach</a> is online with Ryan Milligan, a solar physicist with NASA, to answer all your questions about the eclipse.
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Want to read more? Catch up on our latest eclipse coverage:
<p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2017/07/21/a-total-solar-eclipse-is-happening-aug-21-and-heres-what-you-need-to-know/">-
A total solar eclipse is happening Aug. 21, and here’s what you need to know</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/national/eclipse/">- Here’s every total solar eclipse happening in your lifetime. Is this year your best chance?</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2017/06/28/youll-need-special-glasses-to-see-the-solar-eclipse-heres-where-to-get-them-for-free/">- You'll need special glasses to see the solar eclipse. Here's where to get them free.</a></p>

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Joel Achenbach,
Ryan Milligan

August 15, 2017 –
12:00 PM

August 15, 2017 –
12:58 PM

Chat with Post columnist Eugene Robinson about his latest columns and political news today at 1 p.m.
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Read Eugene's latest: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trumps-response-to-charlottesville-should-surprise-no-one/2017/08/14/f5cd59c6-8125-11e7-ab27-1a21a8e006ab_story.html?utm_term=.2afbdcfb3f34">Trump's response to Charlottesville should surprise no one
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Today –
11:00 AM

Home Front chat is canceled this week. On Aug. 31 the chat will return with "She Sheds: A Room of Your Own" author Erika Kotite. <a href="https://live.washingtonpost.com/home-front-20170831.html">Submit your questions here.</a>
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Every week, Jura Koncius helps you in your quest to achieve domestic bliss. She and weekly guests, whether Martha Stewart, the Property Brothers or Nate Berkus, answer your decorating and design questions. Jura is always happy to whip out her paint chips, track down a hard-to-find piece of furniture or offer her seasoned advice on practical living and decluttering. For more than 10 years, Home Front has been an online conversation about the best way to make your home comfortable, stylish and fun. We invite you to submit questions and share you own great tips, ideas and gripes. No problem is too big or too small, send them over.

Today –
1:00 PM

Post TV critic Hank Stuever talked about what's bad, good and so bad it's good on TV.<br /><br />
Here's what Hank would watch if he wasn't paid to watch TV: "Game of Thrones," "The Americans," "The Amazing Race" and "Shameless" Lately he's been digging "Snowfall," "The Sinner," "GLOW" and "Insecure."

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Hank Stuever,

Today –
1:00 PM

Every other Thursday, Washington Post Weekend and Food reporter Fritz Hahn discusses happy hours, new cocktail destinations, local beers, date ideas and the late-night scene.
Of course, he's also happy to talk about staples of the old Got Plans chats, such as weekend getaways, brunch spots, new exhibits and other ways to have fun in the Washington D.C. area.

Friday –
12:00 PM

<p>Advice columnist Carolyn Hax will be online to take your comments about her current advice column and any other questions you might have about the strange train we call life. Her answers may appear online or in an upcoming column.</p>
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<b>Waiting for the chat? Read from the archive:</b>
<p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/pb/people/carolyn-hax/">Carolyn's recent columns</a>
<p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/advice/carolyn-hax-discussions/">Carolyn's past chats</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/style/wp/2015/08/14/glossary-of-carolyn-hax-chat-phrases-and-abbreviations/">Glossary of frequently-used chat terms</a></p>
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<b>Follow Carolyn Hax on Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/carolynhax">@CarolynHax</a>) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/carolynhax">Facebook</a>.</b>